<p>Welcome to episode 72 of The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time!</p>
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<p>Today, I’m sharing my conversation with author Sindy F., who wrote <a href="https://heidydelacruz.com/book-review-if-i-denounce-my-accent/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">If I Denounce My Accent</a>. This novel is based on true events, and I finished it on our holiday vacation in the Dominican Republic. There was something different about reading a book about the Dominican culture and experience while being in the Dominican Republic.</p>
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<p>Sindy talks about moving from the Dominican Republic to New Jersey at the age of 14 without knowing how to speak English. She shares about her first culture shock and the writing process of her novel. Sindy says the writing process for her was like a love letter to herself. She shares topics that are usually taboo to talk about in the Dominican culture. I’m so excited to share her story with you today. </p>
<p>With Love, Heidy</p>
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<p>Connect with Sindy:</p>
<p>Website: <a href="https://sindyf.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sindyf.com/</a> </p>
<p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sindyfe_/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/sindyfe_/</a> </p>
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